Air Transport Competitiveness in Germany

Air transport is a key enabler of economic activity in Germany.

It supports 1.1m jobs and EUR 77.8 billion of gross value to GDP, which accounts for 2.2% of German GDP (2016).

​Main Industry Priorities

Industry Competitiveness

Aviation Security

Infrastructure Capacity Development (ground and air)

Other Key Priorities

Environment and Sustainability

Operational Costs (airport and ANSP charges)

Industry Events

Policy Recommendations

Abolish the aviation tax

Improve capacity on the ground and in the air and improve operational efficiency in particular by increasing Air Traffic Control (ATC) capacity and minimising Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) delays

Increase cost-efficiency of ATC services in particular by promoting implementation of a functioning Single European Sky (SES) with cost-efficient structures (including automization, speedy implementation of SESAR)